Rio de Janeiro: Dope scandals marred what was turning out to be a euphoric build-up but India's biggest ever contingent would nonetheless be eyeing a historic medal haul when the 31st Olympic Games, the first ever in South America, get underway with the openingceremony here tomorrow.

No decision has yet been taken on India boycotting the opening and closing ceremonies of the LondonOlympic Games as a mark of protest against Dow Chemicals association with the mega event, a highly placed official source said on Wednesday.

The Olympic flame is nowhere to be seen. The enduring image of the Summer and Winter Games, lit Friday night at the climax of the openingceremony, is out of sight from the throngs of fans who hoped to catch an inspiring glimpse or take the photo of a lifetime.